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QWhat kind of cells are specialized in accumulating and storing fats?

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  • A Adipocytes ✔ ✖
  • B Melanocytes ✔ ✖
  • C Keratinocytes ✔ ✖
  • D Fibroblasts ✔ ✖
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Adipocytes, also known as fat cells, are specialized cells that are responsible for accumulating and storing fats in the body. These cells are found primarily in the hypodermis, which is the deepest layer of the skin. Adipocytes can expand or shrink in response to changes in the body's energy needs, and they play a critical role in regulating energy balance.

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